Haitani Brothers x Reader

23) The Attack

"Y/n~" Red locks cascaded around you as you jumped. A young Y/n stared up at the girl, hands covering her mouth to prevent any other noise from escaping. The girl gave you a close-eyed smile. "Found you!"

You giggled as she tapped your forehead. "Why do you keep doing that, sissy?" She chuckled as she stood up, a soft breeze sending her hair dancing. She placed a hand over a few strands. A captivated look crossed her features as she blushed softly.

"A friend of mine does it to his brother." Her blush deepened as she fisted a hand under her chin.

"Is it your boyyy-friend, Itachi?" you cooed, stretching the word with a toothy grin. Gold eyes flashed as she whirled on you, face flushed bright red. "Y/N! That's not it!"

You giggled and started running. "Sissy and Itachi, sitting in a tree~" you chanted as your sister started chasing you, trying to quiet you down. A few workers paused to watch you run by, still singing the song. They smiled as they watched, chuckling at your attics.

"Out of the way, Mr. Bassy!" you exclaimed, causing the butler to turn. You ran under his arms as he lifted the clothes out of the way.

He watched as you raced down the hall. "Move it, Sebastian Michaelis!" He quickly stepped to the side as a blur of red, shot past. He sighed, "Such energy, and so early in the morning." Sebastian turned around and continued on his way, smiling.

⟢✿⟣

"Mother, you can't do this!" Your sister shouted as she burst into the room. "She's only six. She's still too young!" Your mother stared out the window, arms crossed over her chest. She sighed as she turned around. "Kazuya, my child, you started even younger. Y/n can handle this."

"No!" Kazuya sucked in a breath and glared at her mother, gold eyes flashing. "She is too young. Y/n can't handle it."

Your mother sighed again and turned around. "Leave me." Kazuya hesitated, then scoffed, turning to the door and slamming it shut. Your mother bit her nail as she stared out the window. Y/n ran around doing who knows what in her mother's eyes. She could be training instead, she thought as Kazuya joined you. Y/n can become so much more if she starts now! She banged her fist against the glass. The window cracked, causing her reflection to split. "That child is too soft. She needs to be more refined." Something cold glinted in her eyes. "Sharper."

⟢✿⟣

"Claude, we need to talk." He looked up as he removed his glasses. "Chizuki?" He leaned back, his long hair sliding off his shoulder as he smirked. "This is new. You usually don't come to me first." Your mother paused and looked away gritting her teeth. "Knock it off," she grumbled, cheeks flushed. He chuckled at her reaction. He rose from his seat and moved to the table with glass cups and bottles. He unscrewed one and poured a drink. "So, what did you need? Do you perhaps," he paused and leaned against the sofa, raising the other glass at an angle. He waited until she took the glass. "Finally want a son?"

Your mother choked on the drink, face going red as she covered her mouth, coughing. He handed her a napkin and she snatched it from him. "Claude," she gritted, fisting the napkin in her fist. He smiled as he took a sip. "You know you can't resist this━" The napkin flopped against his face cutting him off. "Not another word." He pulled it off his face. "Yes, ma'am." He took another sip as he watched Chizuki calm herself. "So, what did you want to talk about?" he asked, swirling the drink.

"It's about Y/n's training. She's of age now and should start, but Kazuya insists the opposite." Your mother huffed as she crossed her arms as Claude stared into his drink. "Honestly, I don't know what's gotten into her. She started even younger and should know that Y/n needs to start as well." She glared at the ground. "She has grown soft," Chizuki seethed.

"There is no need for that. I'm the one who told her to do that," Claude announced as he set the cup down. She whirled on him, eyes flaring with anger. "Have you lost it?" she said lowly. "If something were to happen to Kazuya, who will be the next leader?"

"I understand your concern, but Y/n isn't cut out for that," Claude chided as he placed his hands on her shoulder. "Listen, my love, Y/n is a sweet child. She will never be able to take lives and still smile like that." Your mother gritted her teeth as she looked up, distressed. "She'll be fine, we need to train her. If something happens to Kazuya," she trailed off, trying to show him through her eyes.

He sighed as he pulled her close. "Nothing will happen to Kazuya. That child is the spitting image of you. So, there is no reason to worry." Your mother's expression fell, knowing she can't argue now.

"Alright."

⟢✿⟣

"Leader, we're under attack!"

Your mother tightened her glove as she turned, black coat swishing. "I know." She grabbed her blade and sheathed a gun at her side.

"Members of the Scarlet Reapers are holding them off, but they cannot hold long without direct orders." She walked past, the informers speeding up to match her long strides.

"Kill the enemy and leave no survivors." One of them nodded and disappeared. "Where is the main battle?"

"They came through the front gates. They are yet to infiltrate the main house." Chizuki thought for a moment. "Send Kira to the front. She should handle that much."

"Yes, ma'am." The informant left, leaving her as she briskly walked down the hall.

✿

"I'm ending this!" A masked figure jumped from the shadows of the room. He swung his hand, the blade flashing in the moonlight. Claude didn't react as he continued to read the file. A bang sounded and the masked figure dropped to the ground. Blood gushing from his forehead, and he was silent.

Claude set the papers down as he stood undoing his tie. "What a strange thing to say. Especially if you die so easily." He grinned as his e/c eyes glowed. "It seems we have guests."

He left the room fully armed. "I guess I'll finish the paperwork another day."

"Zen."

A shadow appeared behind Claude as he continued to walk. "Where is their leader?"

"He is within the house, searching," came a whispery voice. "Where exactly."

"Near the girls' rooms." Claude's expression shifted. "So, that's their target."

⟢✿⟣

"Sister, why are we hiding? I wanna go to bed." Kazuya pulled you next to the hidden compartment. Shoving the giant pillows and a blanket inside with a frown. "You can sleep here isn't that amazing!" She turned to you, beaming. "Your older sister made it just for you and look." She pushed a button, and a projection of stars appeared on the walls. "You can be surrounded by the stars as you sleep!"

Your face brightened as you tumbled in. "Thanks, sis!" She patted your head. "I'll come to get you in the morning, and we can all eat breakfast together. I'll make sure to ask for your favorite." You nodded enthusiastically as she pecked your forehead. "Sweet dreams, Y/n."